One of my favorite episodes of Sex and the City is actually a mini-class on women's finance! I decided to turn it into a blog series! Why not?!
Synopsis
"Unable to say goodbye, Carrie turns away as Aidan moves out of her apartment and her life. She finds what she assumes is a "goodbye letter"; in fact, it's a legal document giving her 30 days to either buy back her apartment or vacate it. At the bank, she's told that she's not a "desirable candidate" for a loan. After another failed relationship, she wonders: What's it all worth?"
Lesson number one: Buy your own place. (aka: a man should not be your real estate investment plan)
Of the many things a woman should have, her own place is at the top of the list. Not only will you stop throwing money away (as I have had drilled into me by a very financially savvy girlfriend!), but you build equity, networth, and increase your ability to leverage -some things you can measure. In addition, you also gain those things which are more difficult to measure, such as security, self-confidence, and freedom. (Not too mention you can paint the walls any color you darn well please, even if that happens to be an outrageously bright pink, and no "mans" can say anything about it!)
Whether you are currently single, or find yourself with a "mans" (or whoever you find in and around your place) get your finances together, find out your current credit score, get some $ for a down payment, and go shopping for a place you can call your own!